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Topic: Have missed you all~
Hey gang! How is everyone doing? I am doing really well. I am sorry I have been a stranger life has been very hectic and I dont get much time to come and visit! I am still at my job with the Credit Union (was 7yrs in Aug) I am currently single and very busy.
I like most of you still have a struggle with the weight. I have made a resolution to be back to my previous weight of 140 by July, but more importantly I need to tone my body again! I am really seeing the loose skin from the surgery.
Can you all believe its been 3 yrs since we all had our surgeries? Wow how time flies! I actually helped start a weightloss surgery support group here in my town since we are almost an hour away from the ones that the hospitals we had the surgeries done at. It has been very helpful!
Well gang I need to get going but I hope this all finds you doing well and good luck in 2009 on all your goals and dreams!
I am on Facebook under Sue Rusch so feel free to add me!
Take care all and hope to hear from you soon!
Suzette
Topic: RE: I Should.
Jaci, You wrote exactly what most of us feel. I think the body image is the hardest part of this surgery! You are a wonderful person and beautiful inside and out! You have a lifetime ahead of you to make yourself the best you can be and I know you will do it! I am glad you are seeing a therapist and hopefully they can help you to see how beautiful YOU are!
Hugs, Chris
Hugs, Chris
Topic: Exercise Tips and such.....
I am set with the right mind set and have been watching some shows regarding fitness and healthy eating. Some of the tips I have learned were pretty interesting.
For example today on the View they had a lady on who has written a book on fitness and healthy eating tips. One tip I took from her was when starting to eat right cut out all added sugars and sugar substitutes (including diet drinks with these added for flavor) for 7 days, This takes away the sugar cravings and allows your taste buds time to get used to the eathier foods. She also said you can have ulimited amounts of raw carrots, celery, cucumbers and peppers and should always have them in the fridge ready for when you get the munchies.
On Dr Phil today there was a personal trainer who was putting up tips from the show for anyone who can not afford a Gym membership....he was giving ideas of items you could use from your home. Seemed interesting to me...... Thought I would share these tips and hopefully keep us all on track!
As I told Kristi I bought the Jillian Michaels Ultimate fitness 2009 for the wii. You do not need the wii fit to use it but you need the wii remote and nunchuck. (Can also be used with the wii fit board) You can set this up for 5 minutes or 60 minutes and it starts with light medium of hard workout levels. I tried 15 minutes of light and I worked up a good sweat and I am in pain now because of it. I paid $30 at bestbuy for it as it is on sale through Sat. Well worth it to me.....
Good luck!
Hugs, Chris
For example today on the View they had a lady on who has written a book on fitness and healthy eating tips. One tip I took from her was when starting to eat right cut out all added sugars and sugar substitutes (including diet drinks with these added for flavor) for 7 days, This takes away the sugar cravings and allows your taste buds time to get used to the eathier foods. She also said you can have ulimited amounts of raw carrots, celery, cucumbers and peppers and should always have them in the fridge ready for when you get the munchies.
On Dr Phil today there was a personal trainer who was putting up tips from the show for anyone who can not afford a Gym membership....he was giving ideas of items you could use from your home. Seemed interesting to me...... Thought I would share these tips and hopefully keep us all on track!
As I told Kristi I bought the Jillian Michaels Ultimate fitness 2009 for the wii. You do not need the wii fit to use it but you need the wii remote and nunchuck. (Can also be used with the wii fit board) You can set this up for 5 minutes or 60 minutes and it starts with light medium of hard workout levels. I tried 15 minutes of light and I worked up a good sweat and I am in pain now because of it. I paid $30 at bestbuy for it as it is on sale through Sat. Well worth it to me.....
Good luck!
Hugs, Chris
Topic: RE: Tuesday Accountability
Hello ladies and gents....I made it through yet another day and am feeling refreshed and full of energy...Plus lots of pain!
B~protein coffee.........32 oz
S~yogurt (80cals) lemon chiffon
L~ 4 pieces of crab dipped in a tiny bit of butter and 4 sclices of cucumbers and 3 small pieces of celery with pb.
D~a couple small pieces of pork done in the crockpot, small scoop of rice and small amount of applesauce, 1/2 slice of bread.....
I went to the gym for one hour and did 15minutes of my Jillian Michaels work out for the wii game. Totally kicked my ass. I will be sitting on the couch for the rest of the night......If I want a snack it will be celery with pb or another yogurt!
Edited to add a bowl of special K berries and 2 celery sticks with pb!
All water and vitamins
Hugs, Chris
B~protein coffee.........32 oz
S~yogurt (80cals) lemon chiffon
L~ 4 pieces of crab dipped in a tiny bit of butter and 4 sclices of cucumbers and 3 small pieces of celery with pb.
D~a couple small pieces of pork done in the crockpot, small scoop of rice and small amount of applesauce, 1/2 slice of bread.....
I went to the gym for one hour and did 15minutes of my Jillian Michaels work out for the wii game. Totally kicked my ass. I will be sitting on the couch for the rest of the night......If I want a snack it will be celery with pb or another yogurt!
Edited to add a bowl of special K berries and 2 celery sticks with pb!
All water and vitamins
Hugs, Chris
Topic: RE: Been Meaning To....
It's so good to hear from you. Best wishes on your upcoming wedding.
How is your son?
I've missed you.
How is your son?
I've missed you.
Regards and hugs,
Ronna
Ronna
Topic: RE: I Should.
JACI,
IT SEEM LIKE BY READING ALOT OF THE REPLAYS YOU HAVE DONE SOME THERAPY OF YOURSELF. YOU SEEMED TO HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD FOR A FEW.
IT'S SO HARD TO STEP OUT OF YOUR OWN SKIN, AND FORGET WHAT WAS THERE. AND SOME OF OUR TRIPS ARE LONGER THAN OTHERS, BUT LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE AND HOW GREAT YOU LOOK.
LOVE YOU AND SEE YOU AT MEETING.
JACKIE 2
IT SEEM LIKE BY READING ALOT OF THE REPLAYS YOU HAVE DONE SOME THERAPY OF YOURSELF. YOU SEEMED TO HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD FOR A FEW.
IT'S SO HARD TO STEP OUT OF YOUR OWN SKIN, AND FORGET WHAT WAS THERE. AND SOME OF OUR TRIPS ARE LONGER THAN OTHERS, BUT LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE AND HOW GREAT YOU LOOK.
LOVE YOU AND SEE YOU AT MEETING.
JACKIE 2
Topic: RE: Tuesday Accountability
Hey Everyone!
Well, I made it through yesterday without "cheating". I am REALLY hungry today...I am hoping that I can keep up my willpower!
Here's today's menu:
B: 1 hardboiled egg
S: Nothing
L: 3 oz. chicken (possible some pretzels...not sure)
S: Either the other hardboiled egg or my 90-calorie Quaker snack
D: Once again, not sure...but I will edit this post and update my final tally tonight or tomorrow!
Healthy eating, everyone!!
Ugh...update. I ended up failing miserably yesterday. I will do better today (I hope!)...
B: 1 hardboiled egg
S: Nothing
L: 3 oz. chicken and 1 oz. pretzels
S: New Whey Vial
On the drive home: EIGHT lemon drops
D: About a cup of my angel hair pasta (which is made with loads of butter and parmesan cheese. :(
S: 2 bags of Quaker Mini Delights and TEN fruit drop candies. Yeah, I fell off the wagon in a HUGE way!
Hugs,
JM
Well, I made it through yesterday without "cheating". I am REALLY hungry today...I am hoping that I can keep up my willpower!
Here's today's menu:
B: 1 hardboiled egg
S: Nothing
L: 3 oz. chicken (possible some pretzels...not sure)
S: Either the other hardboiled egg or my 90-calorie Quaker snack
D: Once again, not sure...but I will edit this post and update my final tally tonight or tomorrow!
Healthy eating, everyone!!
Ugh...update. I ended up failing miserably yesterday. I will do better today (I hope!)...
B: 1 hardboiled egg
S: Nothing
L: 3 oz. chicken and 1 oz. pretzels
S: New Whey Vial
On the drive home: EIGHT lemon drops
D: About a cup of my angel hair pasta (which is made with loads of butter and parmesan cheese. :(
S: 2 bags of Quaker Mini Delights and TEN fruit drop candies. Yeah, I fell off the wagon in a HUGE way!
Hugs,
JM
Regards and hugs,
Ronna
Ronna
Topic: RE: I Should.
You're right. The first step is to learn to love yourself. To be a bit selfish and make YOU come first.
But you have to love you no matter what the scale says. Once you can do that it is easier to do what's good for you and the pounds will come back off.
You may never be skinny and you need to accept that. But you need to realize how beautiful you are NOW.
What you have done is truly remarkable and what you have given yourself is many more years of a healthy life. And that is some gift.
So try not to beat yourself up. You are smart and beautiful and young. You have an entire exciting life to look forward to.
When are you supposed to hear from the college in PA?
Good things are ahead for you babygirl. I know it.
But you have to love you no matter what the scale says. Once you can do that it is easier to do what's good for you and the pounds will come back off.
You may never be skinny and you need to accept that. But you need to realize how beautiful you are NOW.
What you have done is truly remarkable and what you have given yourself is many more years of a healthy life. And that is some gift.
So try not to beat yourself up. You are smart and beautiful and young. You have an entire exciting life to look forward to.
When are you supposed to hear from the college in PA?
Good things are ahead for you babygirl. I know it.
Regards and hugs,
Ronna
Ronna
Topic: RE: Been Meaning To....
Hey Angela:
So good to see you! Congratulations on your engagement and your new job!
Don't be a stranger!
Hugs,
JM
So good to see you! Congratulations on your engagement and your new job!
Don't be a stranger!
Hugs,
JM
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Surgery date: January 30, 2006 - Lap. RNY
Age: 38 Height: 5'10"
Highest/Surgery Weight: 293
Ideal Body Weight: 160
Current Weight: Fluctuating!
Pounds till GOAL: I was at goal but let's re-evaluate once I have the baby!
Surgery date: January 30, 2006 - Lap. RNY
Age: 38 Height: 5'10"
Highest/Surgery Weight: 293
Ideal Body Weight: 160
Current Weight: Fluctuating!
Pounds till GOAL: I was at goal but let's re-evaluate once I have the baby!
Topic: RE: Tuesday Accountability
Hey Kristi!
I understand what you are going through. Yesterday was not much of a struggle for me eating-wise. Today is a TOTALLY different story. And today seems to be the day that everyone decided to bring in their damn leftover chocolate/cookies/cakes from the holidays. The temptation is killing me and I am STARVING!!
Let's stay strong!!
Hugs,
Me
I understand what you are going through. Yesterday was not much of a struggle for me eating-wise. Today is a TOTALLY different story. And today seems to be the day that everyone decided to bring in their damn leftover chocolate/cookies/cakes from the holidays. The temptation is killing me and I am STARVING!!
Let's stay strong!!
Hugs,
Me
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Surgery date: January 30, 2006 - Lap. RNY
Age: 38 Height: 5'10"
Highest/Surgery Weight: 293
Ideal Body Weight: 160
Current Weight: Fluctuating!
Pounds till GOAL: I was at goal but let's re-evaluate once I have the baby!
Surgery date: January 30, 2006 - Lap. RNY
Age: 38 Height: 5'10"
Highest/Surgery Weight: 293
Ideal Body Weight: 160
Current Weight: Fluctuating!
Pounds till GOAL: I was at goal but let's re-evaluate once I have the baby!
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